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Campbell University NC State Wingate University Salem College Liberty University ECU ASU UNC Chapel Hill WLC UNCW UNCG Elon| Bethany Lutheran College | Meredith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BLC | Meredith | ||
| Location | Mankato, MN | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 830 | 1,587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | blc.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
BLC | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,330 | $42,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,330 | $42,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,270 | $12,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,525 | $23,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,705 | $29,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
BLC | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 665 | 1,775 | ||
| Admitted | 389 | 1,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1290 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
BLC | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BLC | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $268 |
Diversity |
BLC | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 98% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BLC | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 13% | ||
Campus |
BLC | Meredith | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Meredith College is larger than than BLC based on total student enrollment (1,587 students vs. 830 students)
BLC vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BLC or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 49.7% more expensive to attend than BLC for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.7% higher at Meredith than Bethany Lutheran College ($42,420.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany Lutheran College than Meredith ($18,525 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany Lutheran College are 51.7% lower than costs at Meredith College ($8,270 vs. $12,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bethany Lutheran College as Meredith College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 44% larger than aid received Bethany Lutheran College ($29,825 vs. $20,705)
BLC vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BLC or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or BLC .
- The average SAT score at Bethany Lutheran College (1074) is 38 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming BLC students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at BLC (3.51)
- Meredith has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than BLC (58.5%)
BLC vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BLC or Meredith? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Meredith and BLC.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is higher than Bethany Lutheran College (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Meredith College earn on average $2,700 more per year than BLC graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $37,300)
- Bethany Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,000)
- BLC graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($240 vs. $268)
- More BLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/